java/11 : java.sql/java/sql/CallableStatement.java

CallableStatement
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package java.sql;

import java.math.BigDecimal;
import java.util.Calendar;
import java.io.Reader;
import java.io.InputStream;

The interface used to execute SQL stored procedures.  The JDBC API
provides a stored procedure SQL escape syntax that allows stored procedures
to be called in a standard way for all RDBMSs. This escape syntax has one
form that includes a result parameter and one that does not. If used, the result
parameter must be registered as an OUT parameter. The other parameters
can be used for input, output or both. Parameters are referred to
sequentially, by number, with the first parameter being 1.
  {?= call <procedure-name>[(<arg1>,<arg2>, ...)]}
  {call <procedure-name>[(<arg1>,<arg2>, ...)]}


IN parameter values are set using the set methods inherited from PreparedStatement. The type of all OUT parameters must be registered prior to executing the stored procedure; their values are retrieved after execution via the get methods provided here.

A CallableStatement can return one ResultSet object or multiple ResultSet objects.  Multiple
ResultSet objects are handled using operations inherited from Statement. 

For maximum portability, a call's ResultSet objects and
update counts should be processed prior to getting the values of output
parameters.
See Also: Connection.prepareCall
ResultSet
Since: 1.1/**
 * The interface used to execute SQL stored procedures.  The JDBC API
 * provides a stored procedure SQL escape syntax that allows stored procedures
 * to be called in a standard way for all RDBMSs. This escape syntax has one
 * form that includes a result parameter and one that does not. If used, the result
 * parameter must be registered as an OUT parameter. The other parameters
 * can be used for input, output or both. Parameters are referred to
 * sequentially, by number, with the first parameter being 1.
 * <PRE>
 *   {?= call &lt;procedure-name&gt;[(&lt;arg1&gt;,&lt;arg2&gt;, ...)]}
 *   {call &lt;procedure-name&gt;[(&lt;arg1&gt;,&lt;arg2&gt;, ...)]}
 * </PRE>
 * <P>
 * IN parameter values are set using the <code>set</code> methods inherited from
 * {@link PreparedStatement}.  The type of all OUT parameters must be
 * registered prior to executing the stored procedure; their values
 * are retrieved after execution via the <code>get</code> methods provided here.
 * <P>
 * A <code>CallableStatement</code> can return one {@link ResultSet} object or
 * multiple <code>ResultSet</code> objects.  Multiple
 * <code>ResultSet</code> objects are handled using operations
 * inherited from {@link Statement}.
 * <P>
 * For maximum portability, a call's <code>ResultSet</code> objects and
 * update counts should be processed prior to getting the values of output
 * parameters.
 *
 *
 * @see Connection#prepareCall
 * @see ResultSet
 * @since 1.1
 */

public interface CallableStatement extends PreparedStatement {

    Registers the OUT parameter in ordinal position
parameterIndex to the JDBC type
sqlType.  All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT
parameter determines the Java type that must be used
in the get method to read the value of that parameter.

If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
is specific to this particular database, sqlType
should be java.sql.Types.OTHER. The method getObject retrieves the value. 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by java.sql.Types.
       If the parameter is of JDBC type NUMERIC
       or DECIMAL, the version of
       registerOutParameter that accepts a scale value
       should be used.
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type
See Also: Types/**
     * Registers the OUT parameter in ordinal position
     * <code>parameterIndex</code> to the JDBC type
     * <code>sqlType</code>.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by <code>sqlType</code> for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the <code>get</code> method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
     * is specific to this particular database, <code>sqlType</code>
     * should be <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>.  The method
     * {@link #getObject} retrieves the value.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by <code>java.sql.Types</code>.
     *        If the parameter is of JDBC type <code>NUMERIC</code>
     *        or <code>DECIMAL</code>, the version of
     *        <code>registerOutParameter</code> that accepts a scale value
     *        should be used.
     *
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type
     * @see Types
     */
    void registerOutParameter(int parameterIndex, int sqlType)
        throws SQLException;

    Registers the parameter in ordinal position
parameterIndex to be of JDBC type
sqlType. All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT
parameter determines the Java type that must be used
in the get method to read the value of that parameter.

This version of registerOutParameter should be
used when the parameter is of JDBC type NUMERIC
or DECIMAL.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
sqlType – the SQL type code defined by java.sql.Types.
scale – the desired number of digits to the right of the
decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type
See Also: Types/**
     * Registers the parameter in ordinal position
     * <code>parameterIndex</code> to be of JDBC type
     * <code>sqlType</code>. All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by <code>sqlType</code> for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the <code>get</code> method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * This version of <code>registerOutParameter</code> should be
     * used when the parameter is of JDBC type <code>NUMERIC</code>
     * or <code>DECIMAL</code>.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @param sqlType the SQL type code defined by <code>java.sql.Types</code>.
     * @param scale the desired number of digits to the right of the
     * decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type
     * @see Types
     */
    void registerOutParameter(int parameterIndex, int sqlType, int scale)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves whether the last OUT parameter read had the value of
SQL NULL.  Note that this method should be called only after
calling a getter method; otherwise, there is no value to use in
determining whether it is null or not.
Throws: SQLException – if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
Returns: true if the last parameter read was SQL
NULL; false otherwise/**
     * Retrieves whether the last OUT parameter read had the value of
     * SQL <code>NULL</code>.  Note that this method should be called only after
     * calling a getter method; otherwise, there is no value to use in
     * determining whether it is <code>null</code> or not.
     *
     * @return <code>true</code> if the last parameter read was SQL
     * <code>NULL</code>; <code>false</code> otherwise
     * @exception SQLException if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     */
    boolean wasNull() throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC CHAR,
VARCHAR, or LONGVARCHAR parameter as a
String in the Java programming language.

For the fixed-length type JDBC CHAR,
the String object
returned has exactly the same value the SQL
CHAR value had in the
database, including any padding added by the database.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setString
Returns: the parameter value. If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result
        is null./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>CHAR</code>,
     * <code>VARCHAR</code>, or <code>LONGVARCHAR</code> parameter as a
     * <code>String</code> in the Java programming language.
     * <p>
     * For the fixed-length type JDBC <code>CHAR</code>,
     * the <code>String</code> object
     * returned has exactly the same value the SQL
     * <code>CHAR</code> value had in the
     * database, including any padding added by the database.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value. If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setString
     */
    String getString(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC BIT
or BOOLEAN parameter as a
boolean in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setBoolean
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result is false./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>BIT</code>
     * or <code>BOOLEAN</code> parameter as a
     * <code>boolean</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result is <code>false</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setBoolean
     */
    boolean getBoolean(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC TINYINT parameter
as a byte in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setByte
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>TINYINT</code> parameter
     * as a <code>byte</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setByte
     */
    byte getByte(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC SMALLINT parameter
as a short in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setShort
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>SMALLINT</code> parameter
     * as a <code>short</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setShort
     */
    short getShort(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC INTEGER parameter
as an int in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setInt
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>INTEGER</code> parameter
     * as an <code>int</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setInt
     */
    int getInt(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC BIGINT parameter
as a long in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setLong
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>BIGINT</code> parameter
     * as a <code>long</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setLong
     */
    long getLong(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC FLOAT parameter
as a float in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setFloat
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>FLOAT</code> parameter
     * as a <code>float</code> in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setFloat
     */
    float getFloat(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC DOUBLE parameter as a double
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setDouble
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is 0./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>DOUBLE</code> parameter as a <code>double</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setDouble
     */
    double getDouble(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC NUMERIC parameter as a
java.math.BigDecimal object with scale digits to
the right of the decimal point.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
scale – the number of digits to the right of the decimal point
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setBigDecimal
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null.
Deprecated: use getBigDecimal(int parameterIndex)
            or getBigDecimal(String parameterName)/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>NUMERIC</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.math.BigDecimal</code> object with <i>scale</i> digits to
     * the right of the decimal point.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @param scale the number of digits to the right of the decimal point
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @deprecated use <code>getBigDecimal(int parameterIndex)</code>
     *             or <code>getBigDecimal(String parameterName)</code>
     * @see #setBigDecimal
     */
    @Deprecated(since="1.2")
    BigDecimal getBigDecimal(int parameterIndex, int scale)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC BINARY or
VARBINARY parameter as an array of byte
values in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setBytes
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>BINARY</code> or
     * <code>VARBINARY</code> parameter as an array of <code>byte</code>
     * values in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setBytes
     */
    byte[] getBytes(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC DATE parameter as a
java.sql.Date object.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setDate
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>DATE</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Date</code> object.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setDate
     */
    java.sql.Date getDate(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC TIME parameter as a
java.sql.Time object.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setTime
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>TIME</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Time</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setTime
     */
    java.sql.Time getTime(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC TIMESTAMP parameter as a
java.sql.Timestamp object.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setTimestamp
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null./**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>TIMESTAMP</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setTimestamp
     */
    java.sql.Timestamp getTimestamp(int parameterIndex)
        throws SQLException;

    //----------------------------------------------------------------------
    // Advanced features:


    Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as an Object
in the Java programming language. If the value is an SQL NULL,
the driver returns a Java null.

This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the JDBC
type that was registered for this parameter using the method
registerOutParameter.  By registering the target JDBC
type as java.sql.Types.OTHER, this method can be used
to read database-specific abstract data types.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: Types
setObject
Returns: A java.lang.Object holding the OUT parameter value/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as an <code>Object</code>
     * in the Java programming language. If the value is an SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     * the driver returns a Java <code>null</code>.
     * <p>
     * This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the JDBC
     * type that was registered for this parameter using the method
     * <code>registerOutParameter</code>.  By registering the target JDBC
     * type as <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>, this method can be used
     * to read database-specific abstract data types.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @return A <code>java.lang.Object</code> holding the OUT parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see Types
     * @see #setObject
     */
    Object getObject(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;


    //--------------------------JDBC 2.0-----------------------------

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC NUMERIC parameter as a
java.math.BigDecimal object with as many digits to the
right of the decimal point as the value contains.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setBigDecimal
Returns: the parameter value in full precision.  If the value is
SQL NULL, the result is null.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>NUMERIC</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.math.BigDecimal</code> object with as many digits to the
     * right of the decimal point as the value contains.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value in full precision.  If the value is
     * SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setBigDecimal
     * @since 1.2
     */
    BigDecimal getBigDecimal(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
parameterIndex and uses map for the custom
mapping of the parameter value.

This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the
JDBC type that was registered for this parameter using the method
registerOutParameter.  By registering the target
JDBC type as java.sql.Types.OTHER, this method can
be used to read database-specific abstract data types.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
map – the mapping from SQL type names to Java classes
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setObject
Returns: a java.lang.Object holding the OUT parameter value
Since: 1.2/**
     * Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
     * <code>parameterIndex</code> and uses <code>map</code> for the custom
     * mapping of the parameter value.
     * <p>
     * This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the
     * JDBC type that was registered for this parameter using the method
     * <code>registerOutParameter</code>.  By registering the target
     * JDBC type as <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>, this method can
     * be used to read database-specific abstract data types.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
     * @param map the mapping from SQL type names to Java classes
     * @return a <code>java.lang.Object</code> holding the OUT parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setObject
     * @since 1.2
     */
    Object getObject(int parameterIndex, java.util.Map<String,Class<?>> map)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC REF(<structured-type>) parameter as a Ref object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Ref object in the
Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the value
null is returned.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>REF(&lt;structured-type&gt;)</code>
     * parameter as a {@link java.sql.Ref} object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Ref</code> object in the
     * Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value
     * <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.2
     */
    Ref getRef (int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC BLOB parameter as a Blob object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Blob object in the
Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the value
null is returned.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>BLOB</code> parameter as a
     * {@link java.sql.Blob} object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Blob</code> object in the
     * Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value
     * <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.2
     */
    Blob getBlob (int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC CLOB parameter as a
java.sql.Clob object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Clob object in the
Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the
value null is returned.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>CLOB</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Clob</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
     * so on
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Clob</code> object in the
     * Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the
     * value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.2
     */
    Clob getClob (int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC ARRAY parameter as an Array object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as an Array object in
the Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the
value null is returned.
Since: 1.2/**
     *
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>ARRAY</code> parameter as an
     * {@link java.sql.Array} object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
     * so on
     * @return the parameter value as an <code>Array</code> object in
     * the Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the
     * value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.2
     */
    Array getArray (int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC DATE parameter as a
java.sql.Date object, using
the given Calendar object
to construct the date.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the date taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the date
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setDate
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>DATE</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Date</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object
     * to construct the date.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the date taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the date
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setDate
     * @since 1.2
     */
    java.sql.Date getDate(int parameterIndex, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC TIME parameter as a
java.sql.Time object, using
the given Calendar object
to construct the time.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the time taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the time
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setTime
Returns: the parameter value; if the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>TIME</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Time</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object
     * to construct the time.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the time taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the time
     * @return the parameter value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setTime
     * @since 1.2
     */
    java.sql.Time getTime(int parameterIndex, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC TIMESTAMP parameter as a
java.sql.Timestamp object, using
the given Calendar object to construct
the Timestamp object.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the timestamp taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the timestamp
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
See Also: setTimestamp
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
        is null.
Since: 1.2/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>TIMESTAMP</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object to construct
     * the <code>Timestamp</code> object.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the timestamp taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the timestamp
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     *         is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #setTimestamp
     * @since 1.2
     */
    java.sql.Timestamp getTimestamp(int parameterIndex, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;


    Registers the designated output parameter.
This version of
the method registerOutParameter
should be used for a user-defined or REF output parameter.  Examples
of user-defined types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT,
JAVA_OBJECT, and named array types.

All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.
  For a user-defined parameter, the fully-qualified SQL
type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF
parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
however, applications should always provide these values for
user-defined and REF parameters.
Although it is intended for user-defined and REF parameters,
this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
If the parameter does not have a user-defined or REF type, the
typeName parameter is ignored.
Note: When reading the value of an out parameter, you
must use the getter method whose Java type corresponds to the
parameter's registered SQL type.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
sqlType – a value from Types
typeName – the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type
See Also: Types
Since: 1.2/**
     * Registers the designated output parameter.
     * This version of
     * the method <code>registerOutParameter</code>
     * should be used for a user-defined or <code>REF</code> output parameter.  Examples
     * of user-defined types include: <code>STRUCT</code>, <code>DISTINCT</code>,
     * <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, and named array types.
     *<p>
     * All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>  For a user-defined parameter, the fully-qualified SQL
     * type name of the parameter should also be given, while a <code>REF</code>
     * parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
     * referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
     * type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
     * however, applications should always provide these values for
     * user-defined and <code>REF</code> parameters.
     *
     * Although it is intended for user-defined and <code>REF</code> parameters,
     * this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
     * If the parameter does not have a user-defined or <code>REF</code> type, the
     * <i>typeName</i> parameter is ignored.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> When reading the value of an out parameter, you
     * must use the getter method whose Java type corresponds to the
     * parameter's registered SQL type.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
     * @param sqlType a value from {@link java.sql.Types}
     * @param typeName the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type
     * @see Types
     * @since 1.2
     */
    void registerOutParameter (int parameterIndex, int sqlType, String typeName)
        throws SQLException;

  //--------------------------JDBC 3.0-----------------------------

    Registers the OUT parameter named
parameterName to the JDBC type
sqlType.  All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT
parameter determines the Java type that must be used
in the get method to read the value of that parameter.

If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
is specific to this particular database, sqlType
should be java.sql.Types.OTHER. The method getObject retrieves the value. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by java.sql.Types.
If the parameter is of JDBC type NUMERIC
or DECIMAL, the version of
registerOutParameter that accepts a scale value
should be used.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: Types
Since: 1.4/**
     * Registers the OUT parameter named
     * <code>parameterName</code> to the JDBC type
     * <code>sqlType</code>.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by <code>sqlType</code> for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the <code>get</code> method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
     * is specific to this particular database, <code>sqlType</code>
     * should be <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>.  The method
     * {@link #getObject} retrieves the value.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by <code>java.sql.Types</code>.
     * If the parameter is of JDBC type <code>NUMERIC</code>
     * or <code>DECIMAL</code>, the version of
     * <code>registerOutParameter</code> that accepts a scale value
     * should be used.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     * @see Types
     */
    void registerOutParameter(String parameterName, int sqlType)
        throws SQLException;

    Registers the parameter named
parameterName to be of JDBC type
sqlType.  All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT
parameter determines the Java type that must be used
in the get method to read the value of that parameter.

This version of registerOutParameter should be
used when the parameter is of JDBC type NUMERIC
or DECIMAL.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – SQL type code defined by java.sql.Types.
scale – the desired number of digits to the right of the
decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: Types
Since: 1.4/**
     * Registers the parameter named
     * <code>parameterName</code> to be of JDBC type
     * <code>sqlType</code>.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by <code>sqlType</code> for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the <code>get</code> method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * This version of <code>registerOutParameter</code> should be
     * used when the parameter is of JDBC type <code>NUMERIC</code>
     * or <code>DECIMAL</code>.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType SQL type code defined by <code>java.sql.Types</code>.
     * @param scale the desired number of digits to the right of the
     * decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     * @see Types
     */
    void registerOutParameter(String parameterName, int sqlType, int scale)
        throws SQLException;

    Registers the designated output parameter.  This version of
the method registerOutParameter
should be used for a user-named or REF output parameter.  Examples
of user-named types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and
named array types.

All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

For a user-named parameter the fully-qualified SQL
type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF
parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
however, applications should always provide these values for
user-named and REF parameters.
Although it is intended for user-named and REF parameters,
this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
If the parameter does not have a user-named or REF type, the
typeName parameter is ignored.
Note: When reading the value of an out parameter, you
must use the getXXX method whose Java type XXX corresponds to the
parameter's registered SQL type.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – a value from Types
typeName – the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if sqlType is
a ARRAY, BLOB, CLOB,
DATALINK, JAVA_OBJECT, NCHAR,
NCLOB, NVARCHAR, LONGNVARCHAR,
 REF, ROWID, SQLXML
or  STRUCT data type and the JDBC driver does not support
this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: Types
Since: 1.4/**
     * Registers the designated output parameter.  This version of
     * the method <code>registerOutParameter</code>
     * should be used for a user-named or REF output parameter.  Examples
     * of user-named types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and
     * named array types.
     *<p>
     * All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * For a user-named parameter the fully-qualified SQL
     * type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF
     * parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
     * referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
     * type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
     * however, applications should always provide these values for
     * user-named and REF parameters.
     *
     * Although it is intended for user-named and REF parameters,
     * this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
     * If the parameter does not have a user-named or REF type, the
     * typeName parameter is ignored.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> When reading the value of an out parameter, you
     * must use the <code>getXXX</code> method whose Java type XXX corresponds to the
     * parameter's registered SQL type.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType a value from {@link java.sql.Types}
     * @param typeName the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if <code>sqlType</code> is
     * a <code>ARRAY</code>, <code>BLOB</code>, <code>CLOB</code>,
     * <code>DATALINK</code>, <code>JAVA_OBJECT</code>, <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NCLOB</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code>, <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>,
     *  <code>REF</code>, <code>ROWID</code>, <code>SQLXML</code>
     * or  <code>STRUCT</code> data type and the JDBC driver does not support
     * this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see Types
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void registerOutParameter (String parameterName, int sqlType, String typeName)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC DATALINK parameter as a
java.net.URL object.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs,
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement,
           or if the URL being returned is
           not a valid URL on the Java platform
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setURL
Returns: a java.net.URL object that represents the
        JDBC DATALINK value used as the designated
        parameter
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>DATALINK</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.net.URL</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
     * @return a <code>java.net.URL</code> object that represents the
     *         JDBC <code>DATALINK</code> value used as the designated
     *         parameter
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs,
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>,
     *            or if the URL being returned is
     *            not a valid URL on the Java platform
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setURL
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.net.URL getURL(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.net.URL object.
The driver converts this to an SQL DATALINK value when
it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
val – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs;
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
           or if a URL is malformed
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getURL
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.net.URL</code> object.
     * The driver converts this to an SQL <code>DATALINK</code> value when
     * it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param val the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs;
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     *            or if a URL is malformed
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getURL
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setURL(String parameterName, java.net.URL val) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to SQL NULL.
Note: You must specify the parameter's SQL type.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – the SQL type code defined in java.sql.Types
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to SQL <code>NULL</code>.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> You must specify the parameter's SQL type.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType the SQL type code defined in <code>java.sql.Types</code>
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setNull(String parameterName, int sqlType) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java boolean value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL BIT or BOOLEAN value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getBoolean
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>boolean</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>BIT</code> or <code>BOOLEAN</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @see #getBoolean
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setBoolean(String parameterName, boolean x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java byte value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL TINYINT value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getByte
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>byte</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>TINYINT</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getByte
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setByte(String parameterName, byte x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java short value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL SMALLINT value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getShort
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>short</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>SMALLINT</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getShort
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setShort(String parameterName, short x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java int value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL INTEGER value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getInt
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>int</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>INTEGER</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getInt
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setInt(String parameterName, int x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java long value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL BIGINT value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getLong
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>long</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>BIGINT</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getLong
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setLong(String parameterName, long x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java float value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL FLOAT value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getFloat
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>float</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>FLOAT</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getFloat
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setFloat(String parameterName, float x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java double value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL DOUBLE value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getDouble
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>double</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>DOUBLE</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getDouble
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setDouble(String parameterName, double x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given
java.math.BigDecimal value.
The driver converts this to an SQL NUMERIC value when
it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getBigDecimal
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given
     * <code>java.math.BigDecimal</code> value.
     * The driver converts this to an SQL <code>NUMERIC</code> value when
     * it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getBigDecimal
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setBigDecimal(String parameterName, BigDecimal x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java String value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL VARCHAR or LONGVARCHAR value
(depending on the argument's
size relative to the driver's limits on VARCHAR values)
when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getString
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java <code>String</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>VARCHAR</code> or <code>LONGVARCHAR</code> value
     * (depending on the argument's
     * size relative to the driver's limits on <code>VARCHAR</code> values)
     * when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getString
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setString(String parameterName, String x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given Java array of bytes.
The driver converts this to an SQL VARBINARY or
LONGVARBINARY (depending on the argument's size relative
to the driver's limits on VARBINARY values) when it sends
it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getBytes
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given Java array of bytes.
     * The driver converts this to an SQL <code>VARBINARY</code> or
     * <code>LONGVARBINARY</code> (depending on the argument's size relative
     * to the driver's limits on <code>VARBINARY</code> values) when it sends
     * it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getBytes
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setBytes(String parameterName, byte x[]) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Date value
using the default time zone of the virtual machine that is running
the application.
The driver converts this
to an SQL DATE value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getDate
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Date</code> value
     * using the default time zone of the virtual machine that is running
     * the application.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>DATE</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getDate
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setDate(String parameterName, java.sql.Date x)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Time value.
The driver converts this
to an SQL TIME value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getTime
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Time</code> value.
     * The driver converts this
     * to an SQL <code>TIME</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getTime
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setTime(String parameterName, java.sql.Time x)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Timestamp value.
The driver
converts this to an SQL TIMESTAMP value when it sends it to the
database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getTimestamp
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> value.
     * The driver
     * converts this to an SQL <code>TIMESTAMP</code> value when it sends it to the
     * database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getTimestamp
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setTimestamp(String parameterName, java.sql.Timestamp x)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
the specified number of bytes.
When a very large ASCII value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream. Data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
length – the number of bytes in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
     * the specified number of bytes.
     * When a very large ASCII value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code>. Data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
     * @param length the number of bytes in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setAsciiStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x, int length)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
the specified number of bytes.
When a very large binary value is input to a LONGVARBINARY
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream object. The data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
length – the number of bytes in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
     * the specified number of bytes.
     * When a very large binary value is input to a <code>LONGVARBINARY</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code> object. The data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
     * @param length the number of bytes in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setBinaryStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x,
                         int length) throws SQLException;

    Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
The given Java object will be converted to the given targetSqlType
before being sent to the database.
If the object has a custom mapping (is of a class implementing the
interface SQLData),
the JDBC driver should call the method SQLData.writeSQL to write it
to the SQL data stream.
If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing
Ref, Blob, Clob,  NClob,
 Struct, java.net.URL,
or Array, the driver should pass it to the database as a
value of the corresponding SQL type.

Note that this method may be used to pass datatabase-
specific abstract data types.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the object containing the input parameter value
targetSqlType – the SQL type (as defined in java.sql.Types) to be
sent to the database. The scale argument may further qualify this type.
scale – for java.sql.Types.DECIMAL or java.sql.Types.NUMERIC types,
         this is the number of digits after the decimal point.  For all other
         types, this value will be ignored.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
See Also: Types
getObject
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
     *
     * <p>The given Java object will be converted to the given targetSqlType
     * before being sent to the database.
     *
     * If the object has a custom mapping (is of a class implementing the
     * interface <code>SQLData</code>),
     * the JDBC driver should call the method <code>SQLData.writeSQL</code> to write it
     * to the SQL data stream.
     * If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing
     * <code>Ref</code>, <code>Blob</code>, <code>Clob</code>,  <code>NClob</code>,
     *  <code>Struct</code>, <code>java.net.URL</code>,
     * or <code>Array</code>, the driver should pass it to the database as a
     * value of the corresponding SQL type.
     * <P>
     * Note that this method may be used to pass datatabase-
     * specific abstract data types.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the object containing the input parameter value
     * @param targetSqlType the SQL type (as defined in java.sql.Types) to be
     * sent to the database. The scale argument may further qualify this type.
     * @param scale for java.sql.Types.DECIMAL or java.sql.Types.NUMERIC types,
     *          this is the number of digits after the decimal point.  For all other
     *          types, this value will be ignored.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
     * @see Types
     * @see #getObject
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setObject(String parameterName, Object x, int targetSqlType, int scale)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object. This method is similar to setObject(String parameterName, Object x, int targetSqlType, int scaleOrLength), except that it assumes a scale of zero. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the object containing the input parameter value
targetSqlType – the SQL type (as defined in java.sql.Types) to be
                     sent to the database
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
See Also: getObject
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
     *
     * This method is similar to {@link #setObject(String parameterName,
     * Object x, int targetSqlType, int scaleOrLength)},
     * except that it assumes a scale of zero.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the object containing the input parameter value
     * @param targetSqlType the SQL type (as defined in java.sql.Types) to be
     *                      sent to the database
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
     * @see #getObject
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setObject(String parameterName, Object x, int targetSqlType)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
The JDBC specification specifies a standard mapping from
Java Object types to SQL types.  The given argument
will be converted to the corresponding SQL type before being
sent to the database.
Note that this method may be used to pass database-
specific abstract data types, by using a driver-specific Java
type.
If the object is of a class implementing the interface SQLData,
the JDBC driver should call the method SQLData.writeSQL
to write it to the SQL data stream.
If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing
Ref, Blob, Clob,  NClob,
 Struct, java.net.URL,
or Array, the driver should pass it to the database as a
value of the corresponding SQL type.

This method throws an exception if there is an ambiguity, for example, if the
object is of a class implementing more than one of the interfaces named above.

Note: Not all databases allow for a non-typed Null to be sent to
the backend. For maximum portability, the setNull or the
setObject(String parameterName, Object x, int sqlType)
method should be used
instead of setObject(String parameterName, Object x).
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the object containing the input parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs,
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement or if the given
           Object parameter is ambiguous
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getObject
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
     *
     * <p>The JDBC specification specifies a standard mapping from
     * Java <code>Object</code> types to SQL types.  The given argument
     * will be converted to the corresponding SQL type before being
     * sent to the database.
     * <p>Note that this method may be used to pass database-
     * specific abstract data types, by using a driver-specific Java
     * type.
     *
     * If the object is of a class implementing the interface <code>SQLData</code>,
     * the JDBC driver should call the method <code>SQLData.writeSQL</code>
     * to write it to the SQL data stream.
     * If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing
     * <code>Ref</code>, <code>Blob</code>, <code>Clob</code>,  <code>NClob</code>,
     *  <code>Struct</code>, <code>java.net.URL</code>,
     * or <code>Array</code>, the driver should pass it to the database as a
     * value of the corresponding SQL type.
     * <P>
     * This method throws an exception if there is an ambiguity, for example, if the
     * object is of a class implementing more than one of the interfaces named above.
     * <p>
     *<b>Note:</b> Not all databases allow for a non-typed Null to be sent to
     * the backend. For maximum portability, the <code>setNull</code> or the
     * <code>setObject(String parameterName, Object x, int sqlType)</code>
     * method should be used
     * instead of <code>setObject(String parameterName, Object x)</code>.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the object containing the input parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs,
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code> or if the given
     *            <code>Object</code> parameter is ambiguous
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getObject
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setObject(String parameterName, Object x) throws SQLException;


    Sets the designated parameter to the given Reader
object, which is the given number of characters long.
When a very large UNICODE value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.Reader object. The data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
reader – the java.io.Reader object that
       contains the UNICODE data used as the designated parameter
length – the number of characters in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>Reader</code>
     * object, which is the given number of characters long.
     * When a very large UNICODE value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object. The data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param reader the <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that
     *        contains the UNICODE data used as the designated parameter
     * @param length the number of characters in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setCharacterStream(String parameterName,
                            java.io.Reader reader,
                            int length) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Date value,
using the given Calendar object.  The driver uses
the Calendar object to construct an SQL DATE value,
which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
a Calendar object, the driver can calculate the date
taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the default
timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the date
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getDate
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Date</code> value,
     * using the given <code>Calendar</code> object.  The driver uses
     * the <code>Calendar</code> object to construct an SQL <code>DATE</code> value,
     * which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
     * a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver can calculate the date
     * taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
     * <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the default
     * timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the date
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getDate
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setDate(String parameterName, java.sql.Date x, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Time value,
using the given Calendar object.  The driver uses
the Calendar object to construct an SQL TIME value,
which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
a Calendar object, the driver can calculate the time
taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the default
timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the time
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getTime
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Time</code> value,
     * using the given <code>Calendar</code> object.  The driver uses
     * the <code>Calendar</code> object to construct an SQL <code>TIME</code> value,
     * which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
     * a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver can calculate the time
     * taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
     * <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the default
     * timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the time
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getTime
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setTime(String parameterName, java.sql.Time x, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Timestamp value,
using the given Calendar object.  The driver uses
the Calendar object to construct an SQL TIMESTAMP value,
which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
a Calendar object, the driver can calculate the timestamp
taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the default
timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the timestamp
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: getTimestamp
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> value,
     * using the given <code>Calendar</code> object.  The driver uses
     * the <code>Calendar</code> object to construct an SQL <code>TIMESTAMP</code> value,
     * which the driver then sends to the database.  With a
     * a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver can calculate the timestamp
     * taking into account a custom timezone.  If no
     * <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the default
     * timezone, which is that of the virtual machine running the application.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the timestamp
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #getTimestamp
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setTimestamp(String parameterName, java.sql.Timestamp x, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to SQL NULL.
This version of the method setNull should
be used for user-defined types and REF type parameters.  Examples
of user-defined types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and
named array types.
Note: To be portable, applications must give the
SQL type code and the fully-qualified SQL type name when specifying
a NULL user-defined or REF parameter.  In the case of a user-defined type
the name is the type name of the parameter itself.  For a REF
parameter, the name is the type name of the referenced type.

Although it is intended for user-defined and Ref parameters,
this method may be used to set a null parameter of any JDBC type.
If the parameter does not have a user-defined or REF type, the given
typeName is ignored.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – a value from java.sql.Types
typeName – the fully-qualified name of an SQL user-defined type;
       ignored if the parameter is not a user-defined type or
       SQL REF value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.4/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to SQL <code>NULL</code>.
     * This version of the method <code>setNull</code> should
     * be used for user-defined types and REF type parameters.  Examples
     * of user-defined types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and
     * named array types.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> To be portable, applications must give the
     * SQL type code and the fully-qualified SQL type name when specifying
     * a NULL user-defined or REF parameter.  In the case of a user-defined type
     * the name is the type name of the parameter itself.  For a REF
     * parameter, the name is the type name of the referenced type.
     * <p>
     * Although it is intended for user-defined and Ref parameters,
     * this method may be used to set a null parameter of any JDBC type.
     * If the parameter does not have a user-defined or REF type, the given
     * typeName is ignored.
     *
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType a value from <code>java.sql.Types</code>
     * @param typeName the fully-qualified name of an SQL user-defined type;
     *        ignored if the parameter is not a user-defined type or
     *        SQL <code>REF</code> value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    void setNull (String parameterName, int sqlType, String typeName)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC CHAR, VARCHAR,
or LONGVARCHAR parameter as a String in
the Java programming language.

For the fixed-length type JDBC CHAR,
the String object
returned has exactly the same value the SQL
CHAR value had in the
database, including any padding added by the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setString
Returns: the parameter value. If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>CHAR</code>, <code>VARCHAR</code>,
     * or <code>LONGVARCHAR</code> parameter as a <code>String</code> in
     * the Java programming language.
     * <p>
     * For the fixed-length type JDBC <code>CHAR</code>,
     * the <code>String</code> object
     * returned has exactly the same value the SQL
     * <code>CHAR</code> value had in the
     * database, including any padding added by the database.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value. If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setString
     * @since 1.4
     */
    String getString(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC BIT or BOOLEAN
parameter as a
boolean in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setBoolean
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is false.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>BIT</code> or <code>BOOLEAN</code>
     * parameter as a
     * <code>boolean</code> in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>false</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setBoolean
     * @since 1.4
     */
    boolean getBoolean(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC TINYINT parameter as a byte
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setByte
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>TINYINT</code> parameter as a <code>byte</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setByte
     * @since 1.4
     */
    byte getByte(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC SMALLINT parameter as a short
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setShort
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>SMALLINT</code> parameter as a <code>short</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setShort
     * @since 1.4
     */
    short getShort(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC INTEGER parameter as an int
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setInt
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>INTEGER</code> parameter as an <code>int</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setInt
     * @since 1.4
     */
    int getInt(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC BIGINT parameter as a long
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setLong
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>BIGINT</code> parameter as a <code>long</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setLong
     * @since 1.4
     */
    long getLong(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC FLOAT parameter as a float
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setFloat
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>FLOAT</code> parameter as a <code>float</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setFloat
     * @since 1.4
     */
    float getFloat(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC DOUBLE parameter as a double
in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setDouble
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
        the result is 0.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>DOUBLE</code> parameter as a <code>double</code>
     * in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the result is <code>0</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setDouble
     * @since 1.4
     */
    double getDouble(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC BINARY or VARBINARY
parameter as an array of byte values in the Java
programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setBytes
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result is
 null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>BINARY</code> or <code>VARBINARY</code>
     * parameter as an array of <code>byte</code> values in the Java
     * programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result is
     *  <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setBytes
     * @since 1.4
     */
    byte[] getBytes(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC DATE parameter as a
java.sql.Date object.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setDate
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>DATE</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Date</code> object.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setDate
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Date getDate(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC TIME parameter as a
java.sql.Time object.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setTime
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>TIME</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Time</code> object.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setTime
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Time getTime(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC TIMESTAMP parameter as a
java.sql.Timestamp object.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setTimestamp
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result
is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>TIMESTAMP</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> object.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result
     * is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setTimestamp
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Timestamp getTimestamp(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a parameter as an Object in the Java
programming language. If the value is an SQL NULL, the
driver returns a Java null.

This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the JDBC
type that was registered for this parameter using the method
registerOutParameter.  By registering the target JDBC
type as java.sql.Types.OTHER, this method can be used
to read database-specific abstract data types.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: Types
setObject
Returns: A java.lang.Object holding the OUT parameter value.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a parameter as an <code>Object</code> in the Java
     * programming language. If the value is an SQL <code>NULL</code>, the
     * driver returns a Java <code>null</code>.
     * <p>
     * This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the JDBC
     * type that was registered for this parameter using the method
     * <code>registerOutParameter</code>.  By registering the target JDBC
     * type as <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>, this method can be used
     * to read database-specific abstract data types.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return A <code>java.lang.Object</code> holding the OUT parameter value.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see Types
     * @see #setObject
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Object getObject(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC NUMERIC parameter as a
java.math.BigDecimal object with as many digits to the
right of the decimal point as the value contains.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter;  if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setBigDecimal
Returns: the parameter value in full precision.  If the value is
SQL NULL, the result is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>NUMERIC</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.math.BigDecimal</code> object with as many digits to the
     * right of the decimal point as the value contains.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value in full precision.  If the value is
     * SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter;  if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setBigDecimal
     * @since 1.4
     */
    BigDecimal getBigDecimal(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
parameterName and uses map for the custom
mapping of the parameter value.

This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the
JDBC type that was registered for this parameter using the method
registerOutParameter.  By registering the target
JDBC type as java.sql.Types.OTHER, this method can
be used to read database-specific abstract data types.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
map – the mapping from SQL type names to Java classes
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setObject
Returns: a java.lang.Object holding the OUT parameter value
Since: 1.4/**
     * Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
     * <code>parameterName</code> and uses <code>map</code> for the custom
     * mapping of the parameter value.
     * <p>
     * This method returns a Java object whose type corresponds to the
     * JDBC type that was registered for this parameter using the method
     * <code>registerOutParameter</code>.  By registering the target
     * JDBC type as <code>java.sql.Types.OTHER</code>, this method can
     * be used to read database-specific abstract data types.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param map the mapping from SQL type names to Java classes
     * @return a <code>java.lang.Object</code> holding the OUT parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setObject
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Object getObject(String parameterName, java.util.Map<String,Class<?>> map)
      throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC REF(<structured-type>) parameter as a Ref object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Ref object in the
        Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL,
        the value null is returned.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>REF(&lt;structured-type&gt;)</code>
     * parameter as a {@link java.sql.Ref} object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Ref</code> object in the
     *         Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Ref getRef (String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC BLOB parameter as a Blob object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Blob object in the
        Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL,
        the value null is returned.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>BLOB</code> parameter as a
     * {@link java.sql.Blob} object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Blob</code> object in the
     *         Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Blob getBlob (String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC CLOB parameter as a
java.sql.Clob object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a Clob object in the
        Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL,
        the value null is returned.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>CLOB</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Clob</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>Clob</code> object in the
     *         Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Clob getClob (String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC ARRAY parameter as an Array object in the Java programming language. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as an Array object in
        Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL,
        the value null is returned.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>ARRAY</code> parameter as an
     * {@link java.sql.Array} object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as an <code>Array</code> object in
     *         Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.4
     */
    Array getArray (String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC DATE parameter as a
java.sql.Date object, using
the given Calendar object
to construct the date.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the date taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the date
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setDate
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL,
the result is null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>DATE</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Date</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object
     * to construct the date.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the date taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the date
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     * the result is <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setDate
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Date getDate(String parameterName, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC TIME parameter as a
java.sql.Time object, using
the given Calendar object
to construct the time.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the time taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the time
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setTime
Returns: the parameter value; if the value is SQL NULL, the result is
null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>TIME</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Time</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object
     * to construct the time.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the time taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the time
     * @return the parameter value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result is
     * <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setTime
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Time getTime(String parameterName, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC TIMESTAMP parameter as a
java.sql.Timestamp object, using
the given Calendar object to construct
the Timestamp object.
With a Calendar object, the driver
can calculate the timestamp taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
If no Calendar object is specified, the driver uses the
default timezone and locale.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
cal – the Calendar object the driver will use
           to construct the timestamp
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setTimestamp
Returns: the parameter value.  If the value is SQL NULL, the result is
null.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>TIMESTAMP</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.Timestamp</code> object, using
     * the given <code>Calendar</code> object to construct
     * the <code>Timestamp</code> object.
     * With a <code>Calendar</code> object, the driver
     * can calculate the timestamp taking into account a custom timezone and locale.
     * If no <code>Calendar</code> object is specified, the driver uses the
     * default timezone and locale.
     *
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param cal the <code>Calendar</code> object the driver will use
     *            to construct the timestamp
     * @return the parameter value.  If the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the result is
     * <code>null</code>.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setTimestamp
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.sql.Timestamp getTimestamp(String parameterName, Calendar cal)
        throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of a JDBC DATALINK parameter as a
java.net.URL object.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs,
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement,
           or if there is a problem with the URL
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setURL
Returns: the parameter value as a java.net.URL object in the
Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the
value null is returned.
Since: 1.4/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>DATALINK</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.net.URL</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>java.net.URL</code> object in the
     * Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the
     * value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs,
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>,
     *            or if there is a problem with the URL
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @see #setURL
     * @since 1.4
     */
    java.net.URL getURL(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    //------------------------- JDBC 4.0 -----------------------------------

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC ROWID parameter as a
java.sql.RowId object.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a RowId object that represents the JDBC ROWID
    value is used as the designated parameter. If the parameter contains
a SQL NULL, then a null value is returned.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>ROWID</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.RowId</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
     * @return a <code>RowId</code> object that represents the JDBC <code>ROWID</code>
     *     value is used as the designated parameter. If the parameter contains
     * a SQL <code>NULL</code>, then a <code>null</code> value is returned.
     * @throws SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    RowId getRowId(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC ROWID parameter as a
java.sql.RowId object.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a RowId object that represents the JDBC ROWID
    value is used as the designated parameter. If the parameter contains
a SQL NULL, then a null value is returned.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>ROWID</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.RowId</code> object.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return a <code>RowId</code> object that represents the JDBC <code>ROWID</code>
     *     value is used as the designated parameter. If the parameter contains
     * a SQL <code>NULL</code>, then a <code>null</code> value is returned.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    RowId getRowId(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

     Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.RowId object. The
driver converts this to a SQL ROWID when it sends it to the
database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.RowId</code> object. The
     * driver converts this to a SQL <code>ROWID</code> when it sends it to the
     * database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the parameter value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setRowId(String parameterName, RowId x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given String object.
The driver converts this to a SQL NCHAR or
NVARCHAR or LONGNVARCHAR
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
value – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>String</code> object.
     * The driver converts this to a SQL <code>NCHAR</code> or
     * <code>NVARCHAR</code> or <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code>
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * @param value the parameter value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setNString(String parameterName, String value)
            throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object. The
Reader reads the data till end-of-file is reached. The
driver does the necessary conversion from Java character format to
the national character set in the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
value – the parameter value
length – the number of characters in the parameter data.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object. The
     * <code>Reader</code> reads the data till end-of-file is reached. The
     * driver does the necessary conversion from Java character format to
     * the national character set in the database.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * @param value the parameter value
     * @param length the number of characters in the parameter data.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setNCharacterStream(String parameterName, Reader value, long length)
            throws SQLException;

     Sets the designated parameter to a java.sql.NClob object. The object
implements the java.sql.NClob interface. This NClob
object maps to a SQL NCLOB.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
value – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>java.sql.NClob</code> object. The object
     * implements the <code>java.sql.NClob</code> interface. This <code>NClob</code>
     * object maps to a SQL <code>NCLOB</code>.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * @param value the parameter value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setNClob(String parameterName, NClob value) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object.  The reader must contain  the number
of characters specified by length otherwise a SQLException will be
generated when the CallableStatement is executed.
This method differs from the setCharacterStream (int, Reader, int) method
because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
the server as a CLOB.  When the setCharacterStream method is used, the
driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be send to the server as a LONGVARCHAR or a CLOB
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
reader – An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
length – the number of characters in the parameter data.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the length specified is less than zero;
a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object.  The <code>reader</code> must contain  the number
     * of characters specified by length otherwise a <code>SQLException</code> will be
     * generated when the <code>CallableStatement</code> is executed.
     * This method differs from the <code>setCharacterStream (int, Reader, int)</code> method
     * because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
     * the server as a <code>CLOB</code>.  When the <code>setCharacterStream</code> method is used, the
     * driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be send to the server as a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code> or a <code>CLOB</code>
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * @param reader An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
     * @param length the number of characters in the parameter data.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the length specified is less than zero;
     * a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     *
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setClob(String parameterName, Reader reader, long length)
       throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to an InputStream object. The Inputstream must contain the number
of characters specified by length, otherwise a SQLException will be
generated when the CallableStatement is executed.
This method differs from the setBinaryStream (int, InputStream, int)
method because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be
sent to the server as a BLOB.  When the setBinaryStream method is used,
the driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be sent to the server as a LONGVARBINARY or a BLOB
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
the second is 2, ...
inputStream – An object that contains the data to set the parameter
value to.
length – the number of bytes in the parameter data.
Throws: SQLException –  if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if the length specified is less than zero; if the number of bytes in the InputStream does not match the specified length; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to an {@code InputStream} object.
     * The <code>Inputstream</code> must contain the number
     * of characters specified by length, otherwise a <code>SQLException</code> will be
     * generated when the <code>CallableStatement</code> is executed.
     * This method differs from the <code>setBinaryStream (int, InputStream, int)</code>
     * method because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be
     * sent to the server as a <code>BLOB</code>.  When the <code>setBinaryStream</code> method is used,
     * the driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be sent to the server as a <code>LONGVARBINARY</code> or a <code>BLOB</code>
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * the second is 2, ...
     *
     * @param inputStream An object that contains the data to set the parameter
     * value to.
     * @param length the number of bytes in the parameter data.
     * @throws SQLException  if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the length specified
     * is less than zero; if the number of bytes in the {@code InputStream}
     * does not match the specified length; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     *
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setBlob(String parameterName, InputStream inputStream, long length)
        throws SQLException;
    Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object.  The reader must contain  the number
of characters specified by length otherwise a SQLException will be
generated when the CallableStatement is executed.
This method differs from the setCharacterStream (int, Reader, int) method
because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
the server as a NCLOB.  When the setCharacterStream method is used, the
driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be send to the server as a LONGNVARCHAR or a NCLOB
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter to be set
reader – An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
length – the number of characters in the parameter data.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the length specified is less than zero;
if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object.  The <code>reader</code> must contain  the number
     * of characters specified by length otherwise a <code>SQLException</code> will be
     * generated when the <code>CallableStatement</code> is executed.
     * This method differs from the <code>setCharacterStream (int, Reader, int)</code> method
     * because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
     * the server as a <code>NCLOB</code>.  When the <code>setCharacterStream</code> method is used, the
     * driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be send to the server as a <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> or a <code>NCLOB</code>
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter to be set
     * @param reader An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
     * @param length the number of characters in the parameter data.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the length specified is less than zero;
     * if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setNClob(String parameterName, Reader reader, long length)
       throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC NCLOB parameter as a
java.sql.NClob object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
so on
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a NClob object in the
Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL, the
value null is returned.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated JDBC <code>NCLOB</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.NClob</code> object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and
     * so on
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>NClob</code> object in the
     * Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>, the
     * value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    NClob getNClob (int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;


    Retrieves the value of a JDBC NCLOB parameter as a
java.sql.NClob object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: the parameter value as a NClob object in the
        Java programming language.  If the value was SQL NULL,
        the value null is returned.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of a JDBC <code>NCLOB</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.NClob</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return the parameter value as a <code>NClob</code> object in the
     *         Java programming language.  If the value was SQL <code>NULL</code>,
     *         the value <code>null</code> is returned.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    NClob getNClob (String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.SQLXML object. The driver converts this to an
SQL XML value when it sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
xmlObject – a SQLXML object that maps an SQL XML value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs;
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement or
the java.xml.transform.Result,
 Writer or OutputStream has not been closed for the SQLXML object
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.SQLXML</code> object. The driver converts this to an
     * <code>SQL XML</code> value when it sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param xmlObject a <code>SQLXML</code> object that maps an <code>SQL XML</code> value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs;
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code> or
     * the <code>java.xml.transform.Result</code>,
   *  <code>Writer</code> or <code>OutputStream</code> has not been closed for the <code>SQLXML</code> object
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     *
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setSQLXML(String parameterName, SQLXML xmlObject) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated SQL XML parameter as a
java.sql.SQLXML object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – index of the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a SQLXML object that maps an SQL XML value
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated <code>SQL XML</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.SQLXML</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex index of the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
     * @return a <code>SQLXML</code> object that maps an <code>SQL XML</code> value
     * @throws SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    SQLXML getSQLXML(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated SQL XML parameter as a
java.sql.SQLXML object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a SQLXML object that maps an SQL XML value
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated <code>SQL XML</code> parameter as a
     * <code>java.sql.SQLXML</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return a <code>SQLXML</code> object that maps an <code>SQL XML</code> value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    SQLXML getSQLXML(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated NCHAR,
NVARCHAR
or LONGNVARCHAR parameter as
a String in the Java programming language.

For the fixed-length type JDBC NCHAR,
the String object
returned has exactly the same value the SQL
NCHAR value had in the
database, including any padding added by the database.
Params: parameterIndex – index of the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setNString
Returns: a String object that maps an
NCHAR, NVARCHAR or LONGNVARCHAR value
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NVARCHAR</code>
     * or <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> parameter as
     * a <code>String</code> in the Java programming language.
     * <p>
     * For the fixed-length type JDBC <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * the <code>String</code> object
     * returned has exactly the same value the SQL
     * <code>NCHAR</code> value had in the
     * database, including any padding added by the database.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex index of the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
     * @return a <code>String</code> object that maps an
     * <code>NCHAR</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code> or <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> value
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     * @see #setNString
     */
    String getNString(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;


     Retrieves the value of the designated NCHAR,
NVARCHAR
or LONGNVARCHAR parameter as
a String in the Java programming language.

For the fixed-length type JDBC NCHAR,
the String object
returned has exactly the same value the SQL
NCHAR value had in the
database, including any padding added by the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: setNString
Returns: a String object that maps an
NCHAR, NVARCHAR or LONGNVARCHAR value
Since: 1.6/**
     *  Retrieves the value of the designated <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * <code>NVARCHAR</code>
     * or <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> parameter as
     * a <code>String</code> in the Java programming language.
     * <p>
     * For the fixed-length type JDBC <code>NCHAR</code>,
     * the <code>String</code> object
     * returned has exactly the same value the SQL
     * <code>NCHAR</code> value had in the
     * database, including any padding added by the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return a <code>String</code> object that maps an
     * <code>NCHAR</code>, <code>NVARCHAR</code> or <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     * @see #setNString
     */
    String getNString(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
java.io.Reader object in the Java programming language.
It is intended for use when
accessing  NCHAR,NVARCHAR
and LONGNVARCHAR parameters.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid;
if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a java.io.Reader object that contains the parameter
value; if the value is SQL NULL, the value returned is
null in the Java programming language.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * It is intended for use when
     * accessing  <code>NCHAR</code>,<code>NVARCHAR</code>
     * and <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> parameters.
     *
     * @return a <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that contains the parameter
     * value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value returned is
     * <code>null</code> in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    java.io.Reader getNCharacterStream(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
java.io.Reader object in the Java programming language.
It is intended for use when
accessing  NCHAR,NVARCHAR
and LONGNVARCHAR parameters.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a java.io.Reader object that contains the parameter
value; if the value is SQL NULL, the value returned is
null in the Java programming language
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object in the Java programming language.
     * It is intended for use when
     * accessing  <code>NCHAR</code>,<code>NVARCHAR</code>
     * and <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> parameters.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return a <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that contains the parameter
     * value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value returned is
     * <code>null</code> in the Java programming language
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    java.io.Reader getNCharacterStream(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
java.io.Reader object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
Returns: a java.io.Reader object that contains the parameter
value; if the value is SQL NULL, the value returned is
null in the Java programming language.
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @return a <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that contains the parameter
     * value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value returned is
     * <code>null</code> in the Java programming language.
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @since 1.6
     */
    java.io.Reader getCharacterStream(int parameterIndex) throws SQLException;

    Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
java.io.Reader object in the Java programming language.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: a java.io.Reader object that contains the parameter
value; if the value is SQL NULL, the value returned is
null in the Java programming language
Since: 1.6/**
     * Retrieves the value of the designated parameter as a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object in the Java programming language.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @return a <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that contains the parameter
     * value; if the value is SQL <code>NULL</code>, the value returned is
     * <code>null</code> in the Java programming language
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    java.io.Reader getCharacterStream(String parameterName) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Blob object.
The driver converts this to an SQL BLOB value when it
sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – a Blob object that maps an SQL BLOB value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Blob</code> object.
     * The driver converts this to an SQL <code>BLOB</code> value when it
     * sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x a <code>Blob</code> object that maps an SQL <code>BLOB</code> value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setBlob (String parameterName, Blob x) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given java.sql.Clob object.
The driver converts this to an SQL CLOB value when it
sends it to the database.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – a Clob object that maps an SQL CLOB value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>java.sql.Clob</code> object.
     * The driver converts this to an SQL <code>CLOB</code> value when it
     * sends it to the database.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x a <code>Clob</code> object that maps an SQL <code>CLOB</code> value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setClob (String parameterName, Clob x) throws SQLException;
    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
the specified number of bytes.
When a very large ASCII value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream. Data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
length – the number of bytes in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
     * the specified number of bytes.
     * When a very large ASCII value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code>. Data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
     * @param length the number of bytes in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setAsciiStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x, long length)
        throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
the specified number of bytes.
When a very large binary value is input to a LONGVARBINARY
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream object. The data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
length – the number of bytes in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream, which will have
     * the specified number of bytes.
     * When a very large binary value is input to a <code>LONGVARBINARY</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code> object. The data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
     * @param length the number of bytes in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setBinaryStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x,
                         long length) throws SQLException;
        Sets the designated parameter to the given Reader
object, which is the given number of characters long.
When a very large UNICODE value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.Reader object. The data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
reader – the java.io.Reader object that
       contains the UNICODE data used as the designated parameter
length – the number of characters in the stream
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>Reader</code>
     * object, which is the given number of characters long.
     * When a very large UNICODE value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object. The data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param reader the <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that
     *        contains the UNICODE data used as the designated parameter
     * @param length the number of characters in the stream
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setCharacterStream(String parameterName,
                            java.io.Reader reader,
                            long length) throws SQLException;
     //--
    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream.
When a very large ASCII value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream. Data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setAsciiStream which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream.
     * When a very large ASCII value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code>. Data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from ASCII to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setAsciiStream</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the Java input stream that contains the ASCII parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
       * @since 1.6
    */
    void setAsciiStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x)
            throws SQLException;
    Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream.
When a very large binary value is input to a LONGVARBINARY
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.InputStream object. The data will be read from the
stream as needed until end-of-file is reached.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setBinaryStream which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given input stream.
     * When a very large binary value is input to a <code>LONGVARBINARY</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.InputStream</code> object. The data will be read from the
     * stream as needed until end-of-file is reached.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setBinaryStream</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the java input stream which contains the binary parameter value
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setBinaryStream(String parameterName, java.io.InputStream x)
    throws SQLException;
    Sets the designated parameter to the given Reader
object.
When a very large UNICODE value is input to a LONGVARCHAR
parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
java.io.Reader object. The data will be read from the stream
as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setCharacterStream which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
reader – the java.io.Reader object that contains the
       Unicode data
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to the given <code>Reader</code>
     * object.
     * When a very large UNICODE value is input to a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code>
     * parameter, it may be more practical to send it via a
     * <code>java.io.Reader</code> object. The data will be read from the stream
     * as needed until end-of-file is reached.  The JDBC driver will
     * do any necessary conversion from UNICODE to the database char format.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setCharacterStream</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param reader the <code>java.io.Reader</code> object that contains the
     *        Unicode data
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
    void setCharacterStream(String parameterName,
                          java.io.Reader reader) throws SQLException;
  Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object. The
Reader reads the data till end-of-file is reached. The
driver does the necessary conversion from Java character format to
the national character set in the database.
Note: This stream object can either be a standard
Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
standard interface.
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setNCharacterStream which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
value – the parameter value
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national
        character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur; if a database access error occurs; or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object. The
     * <code>Reader</code> reads the data till end-of-file is reached. The
     * driver does the necessary conversion from Java character format to
     * the national character set in the database.

     * <P><B>Note:</B> This stream object can either be a standard
     * Java stream object or your own subclass that implements the
     * standard interface.
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setNCharacterStream</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param value the parameter value
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national
     *         character sets;  if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur; if a database access error occurs; or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setNCharacterStream(String parameterName, Reader value) throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object.
This method differs from the setCharacterStream (int, Reader) method
because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
the server as a CLOB.  When the setCharacterStream method is used, the
driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be send to the server as a LONGVARCHAR or a CLOB
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setClob which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
reader – An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on
a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object.
     * This method differs from the <code>setCharacterStream (int, Reader)</code> method
     * because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
     * the server as a <code>CLOB</code>.  When the <code>setCharacterStream</code> method is used, the
     * driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be send to the server as a <code>LONGVARCHAR</code> or a <code>CLOB</code>
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setClob</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param reader An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on
     * a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     *
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setClob(String parameterName, Reader reader)
       throws SQLException;

    Sets the designated parameter to an InputStream object. This method differs from the setBinaryStream (int, InputStream)
method because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be
sent to the server as a BLOB.  When the setBinaryStream method is used,
the driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be send to the server as a LONGVARBINARY or a BLOB
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setBlob which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
inputStream – An object that contains the data to set the parameter
value to.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to an {@code InputStream} object.
     * This method differs from the <code>setBinaryStream (int, InputStream)</code>
     * method because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be
     * sent to the server as a <code>BLOB</code>.  When the <code>setBinaryStream</code> method is used,
     * the driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be send to the server as a <code>LONGVARBINARY</code> or a <code>BLOB</code>
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setBlob</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param inputStream An object that contains the data to set the parameter
     * value to.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     *
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setBlob(String parameterName, InputStream inputStream)
        throws SQLException;
    Sets the designated parameter to a Reader object.
This method differs from the setCharacterStream (int, Reader) method
because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
the server as a NCLOB.  When the setCharacterStream method is used, the
driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
data should be send to the server as a LONGNVARCHAR or a NCLOB
Note: Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
it might be more efficient to use a version of
setNClob which takes a length parameter.
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
reader – An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named
parameter; if the driver does not support national character sets;
if the driver can detect that a data conversion
 error could occur;  if a database access error occurs or
this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException –  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Since: 1.6/**
     * Sets the designated parameter to a <code>Reader</code> object.
     * This method differs from the <code>setCharacterStream (int, Reader)</code> method
     * because it informs the driver that the parameter value should be sent to
     * the server as a <code>NCLOB</code>.  When the <code>setCharacterStream</code> method is used, the
     * driver may have to do extra work to determine whether the parameter
     * data should be send to the server as a <code>LONGNVARCHAR</code> or a <code>NCLOB</code>
     * <P><B>Note:</B> Consult your JDBC driver documentation to determine if
     * it might be more efficient to use a version of
     * <code>setNClob</code> which takes a length parameter.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param reader An object that contains the data to set the parameter value to.
     * @throws SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if the driver does not support national character sets;
     * if the driver can detect that a data conversion
     *  error could occur;  if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed <code>CallableStatement</code>
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException  if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     *
     * @since 1.6
     */
     void setNClob(String parameterName, Reader reader)
       throws SQLException;

    //------------------------- JDBC 4.1 -----------------------------------


    Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter parameterIndex and will convert from the SQL type of the parameter to the requested Java data type, if the conversion is supported. If the conversion is not supported or null is specified for the type, a SQLException is thrown.
 At a minimum, an implementation must support the conversions defined in Appendix B, Table B-3 and conversion of appropriate user defined SQL types to a Java type which implements SQLData, or Struct. Additional conversions may be supported and are vendor defined. 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
type – Class representing the Java data type to convert the
designated parameter to.
Type parameters: <T> – the type of the class modeled by this Class object
Throws: SQLException – if conversion is not supported, type is null or
        another error occurs. The getCause() method of the
exception may provide a more detailed exception, for example, if
a conversion error occurs
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: an instance of type holding the OUT parameter value
Since: 1.7/**
     * Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
     * {@code parameterIndex} and will convert from the
     * SQL type of the parameter to the requested Java data type, if the
     * conversion is supported. If the conversion is not
     * supported or null is specified for the type, a
     * <code>SQLException</code> is thrown.
     *<p>
     * At a minimum, an implementation must support the conversions defined in
     * Appendix B, Table B-3 and conversion of appropriate user defined SQL
     * types to a Java type which implements {@code SQLData}, or {@code Struct}.
     * Additional conversions may be supported and are vendor defined.
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on
     * @param type Class representing the Java data type to convert the
     * designated parameter to.
     * @param <T> the type of the class modeled by this Class object
     * @return an instance of {@code type} holding the OUT parameter value
     * @throws SQLException if conversion is not supported, type is null or
     *         another error occurs. The getCause() method of the
     * exception may provide a more detailed exception, for example, if
     * a conversion error occurs
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.7
     */
     public <T> T getObject(int parameterIndex, Class<T> type) throws SQLException;


    Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter parameterName and will convert from the SQL type of the parameter to the requested Java data type, if the conversion is supported. If the conversion is not supported or null is specified for the type, a SQLException is thrown.
 At a minimum, an implementation must support the conversions defined in Appendix B, Table B-3 and conversion of appropriate user defined SQL types to a Java type which implements SQLData, or Struct. Additional conversions may be supported and are vendor defined. 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
type – Class representing the Java data type to convert
the designated parameter to.
Type parameters: <T> – the type of the class modeled by this Class object
Throws: SQLException – if conversion is not supported, type is null or
        another error occurs. The getCause() method of the
exception may provide a more detailed exception, for example, if
a conversion error occurs
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
Returns: an instance of type holding the OUT parameter value
Since: 1.7/**
     * Returns an object representing the value of OUT parameter
     * {@code parameterName} and will convert from the
     * SQL type of the parameter to the requested Java data type, if the
     * conversion is supported. If the conversion is not
     * supported  or null is specified for the type, a
     * <code>SQLException</code> is thrown.
     *<p>
     * At a minimum, an implementation must support the conversions defined in
     * Appendix B, Table B-3 and conversion of appropriate user defined SQL
     * types to a Java type which implements {@code SQLData}, or {@code Struct}.
     * Additional conversions may be supported and are vendor defined.
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param type Class representing the Java data type to convert
     * the designated parameter to.
     * @param <T> the type of the class modeled by this Class object
     * @return an instance of {@code type} holding the OUT parameter
     * value
     * @throws SQLException if conversion is not supported, type is null or
     *         another error occurs. The getCause() method of the
     * exception may provide a more detailed exception, for example, if
     * a conversion error occurs
     * @throws SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.7
     */
     public <T> T getObject(String parameterName, Class<T> type) throws SQLException;

     //------------------------- JDBC 4.2 -----------------------------------

     Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object. If the second argument is an InputStream then the stream must contain the number of bytes specified by scaleOrLength. If the second argument is a Reader then the reader must contain the number of characters specified by scaleOrLength. If these conditions are not true the driver will generate a SQLException when the prepared statement is executed. The given Java object will be converted to the given targetSqlType before being sent to the database. If the object has a custom mapping (is of a class implementing the interface SQLData), the JDBC driver should call the method SQLData.writeSQL to write it to the SQL data stream. If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing Ref, Blob, Clob, NClob, Struct, java.net.URL, or Array, the driver should pass it to the database as a value of the corresponding SQL type. 
Note that this method may be used to pass database-specific
abstract data types.
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the object containing the input parameter value
targetSqlType – the SQL type to be
sent to the database. The scale argument may further qualify this type.
scaleOrLength – for java.sql.JDBCType.DECIMAL or java.sql.JDBCType.NUMERIC types, this is the number of digits after the decimal point. For Java Object types InputStream and Reader, this is the length of the data in the stream or reader. For all other types, this value will be ignored.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement or if the Java Object specified by x is an InputStream or Reader object and the value of the scale parameter is less than zero
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
     *
     * If the second argument is an {@code InputStream} then the stream
     * must contain the number of bytes specified by scaleOrLength.
     * If the second argument is a {@code Reader} then the reader must
     * contain the number of characters specified
     * by scaleOrLength. If these conditions are not true the driver
     * will generate a
     * {@code SQLException} when the prepared statement is executed.
     *
     * <p>The given Java object will be converted to the given targetSqlType
     * before being sent to the database.
     *
     * If the object has a custom mapping (is of a class implementing the
     * interface {@code SQLData}),
     * the JDBC driver should call the method {@code SQLData.writeSQL} to
     * write it to the SQL data stream.
     * If, on the other hand, the object is of a class implementing
     * {@code Ref}, {@code Blob}, {@code Clob},  {@code NClob},
     *  {@code Struct}, {@code java.net.URL},
     * or {@code Array}, the driver should pass it to the database as a
     * value of the corresponding SQL type.
     *
     * <p>Note that this method may be used to pass database-specific
     * abstract data types.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the object containing the input parameter value
     * @param targetSqlType the SQL type to be
     * sent to the database. The scale argument may further qualify this type.
     * @param scaleOrLength for {@code java.sql.JDBCType.DECIMAL}
     *          or {@code java.sql.JDBCType.NUMERIC types},
     *          this is the number of digits after the decimal point. For
     *          Java Object types {@code InputStream} and {@code Reader},
     *          this is the length
     *          of the data in the stream or reader.  For all other types,
     *          this value will be ignored.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs
     * or this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}  or
     *            if the Java Object specified by x is an InputStream
     *            or Reader object and the value of the scale parameter is less
     *            than zero
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     *
     * @since 1.8
     */
     default void setObject(String parameterName, Object x, SQLType targetSqlType,
             int scaleOrLength) throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("setObject not implemented");
    }
    Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object. This method is similar to setObject(String parameterName, Object x, SQLType targetSqlType, int scaleOrLength), except that it assumes a scale of zero.  The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
x – the object containing the input parameter value
targetSqlType – the SQL type to be sent to the database
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Sets the value of the designated parameter with the given object.
     *
     * This method is similar to {@link #setObject(String parameterName,
     * Object x, SQLType targetSqlType, int scaleOrLength)},
     * except that it assumes a scale of zero.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param x the object containing the input parameter value
     * @param targetSqlType the SQL type to be sent to the database
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs
     * or this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified targetSqlType
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     * @since 1.8
     */
     default void setObject(String parameterName, Object x, SQLType targetSqlType)
        throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("setObject not implemented");
    }

    Registers the OUT parameter in ordinal position parameterIndex to the JDBC type sqlType. All OUT parameters must be registered before a stored procedure is executed.  The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT parameter determines the Java type that must be used in the get method to read the value of that parameter. 
 If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter is specific to this particular database, sqlType may be JDBCType.OTHER or a SQLType that is supported by the JDBC driver. The method getObject retrieves the value. 
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
       and so on
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter. If the parameter is of JDBC type JDBCType.NUMERIC or JDBCType.DECIMAL, the version of registerOutParameter that accepts a scale value should be used.
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the OUT parameter in ordinal position
     * {@code parameterIndex} to the JDBC type
     * {@code sqlType}.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by {@code sqlType} for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the {@code get} method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
     * is specific to this particular database, {@code sqlType}
     * may be {@code JDBCType.OTHER} or a {@code SQLType} that is supported by
     * the JDBC driver.  The method
     * {@link #getObject} retrieves the value.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     *        and so on
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     *        If the parameter is of JDBC type {@code JDBCType.NUMERIC}
     *        or {@code JDBCType.DECIMAL}, the version of
     *        {@code registerOutParameter} that accepts a scale value
     *        should be used.
     *
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     * @since 1.8
     */
    default void registerOutParameter(int parameterIndex, SQLType sqlType)
        throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }

    Registers the parameter in ordinal position parameterIndex to be of JDBC type sqlType. All OUT parameters must be registered before a stored procedure is executed.  The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT parameter determines the Java type that must be used in the get method to read the value of that parameter. 
 This version of  registerOutParameter should be used when the parameter is of JDBC type JDBCType.NUMERIC or JDBCType.DECIMAL. 
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
and so on
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter.
scale – the desired number of digits to the right of the
decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the parameter in ordinal position
     * {@code parameterIndex} to be of JDBC type
     * {@code sqlType}. All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by {@code sqlType} for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the {@code get} method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * This version of {@code  registerOutParameter} should be
     * used when the parameter is of JDBC type {@code JDBCType.NUMERIC}
     * or {@code JDBCType.DECIMAL}.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,
     * and so on
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     * @param scale the desired number of digits to the right of the
     * decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     * @since 1.8
     */
    default void registerOutParameter(int parameterIndex, SQLType sqlType,
            int scale) throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }
    Registers the designated output parameter. This version of the method  registerOutParameter should be used for a user-defined or REF output parameter. Examples of user-defined types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and named array types. 
All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.
 For a user-defined parameter, the fully-qualified SQL type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the referenced type be given. A JDBC driver that does not need the type code and type name information may ignore it. To be portable, however, applications should always provide these values for user-defined and REF parameters. Although it is intended for user-defined and REF parameters, this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type. If the parameter does not have a user-defined or REF type, the typeName parameter is ignored.
Note: When reading the value of an out parameter, you
must use the getter method whose Java type corresponds to the
parameter's registered SQL type.
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter.
typeName – the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
Throws: SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the designated output parameter.
     * This version of
     * the method {@code  registerOutParameter}
     * should be used for a user-defined or {@code REF} output parameter.
     * Examples
     * of user-defined types include: {@code STRUCT}, {@code DISTINCT},
     * {@code JAVA_OBJECT}, and named array types.
     *<p>
     * All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>  For a user-defined parameter, the fully-qualified SQL
     * type name of the parameter should also be given, while a {@code REF}
     * parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
     * referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
     * type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
     * however, applications should always provide these values for
     * user-defined and {@code REF} parameters.
     *
     * Although it is intended for user-defined and {@code REF} parameters,
     * this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
     * If the parameter does not have a user-defined or {@code REF} type, the
     * <i>typeName</i> parameter is ignored.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> When reading the value of an out parameter, you
     * must use the getter method whose Java type corresponds to the
     * parameter's registered SQL type.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterIndex the first parameter is 1, the second is 2,...
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     * @param typeName the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
     * @exception SQLException if the parameterIndex is not valid;
     * if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     * @since 1.8
     */
    default void registerOutParameter (int parameterIndex, SQLType sqlType,
            String typeName) throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }

    Registers the OUT parameter named
parameterName to the JDBC type sqlType. All OUT parameters must be registered before a stored procedure is executed.  The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT parameter determines the Java type that must be used in the get method to read the value of that parameter. 
 If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter is specific to this particular database, sqlType should be JDBCType.OTHER or a SQLType that is supported by the JDBC driver.. The method getObject retrieves the value. 
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter. If the parameter is of JDBC type JDBCType.NUMERIC or JDBCType.DECIMAL, the version of  registerOutParameter that accepts a scale value should be used.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
or if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the OUT parameter named
     * <code>parameterName</code> to the JDBC type
     * {@code sqlType}.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by {@code sqlType} for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the {@code get} method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * If the JDBC type expected to be returned to this output parameter
     * is specific to this particular database, {@code sqlType}
     * should be {@code JDBCType.OTHER} or a {@code SQLType} that is supported
     * by the JDBC driver..  The method
     * {@link #getObject} retrieves the value.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     * If the parameter is of JDBC type {@code JDBCType.NUMERIC}
     * or {@code JDBCType.DECIMAL}, the version of
     * {@code  registerOutParameter} that accepts a scale value
     * should be used.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * or if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.8
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     */
    default void registerOutParameter(String parameterName, SQLType sqlType)
        throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }

    Registers the parameter named
parameterName to be of JDBC type sqlType. All OUT parameters must be registered before a stored procedure is executed.  The JDBC type specified by sqlType for an OUT parameter determines the Java type that must be used in the get method to read the value of that parameter. 
 This version of  registerOutParameter should be used when the parameter is of JDBC type JDBCType.NUMERIC or JDBCType.DECIMAL. 
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter.
scale – the desired number of digits to the right of the
decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
or if the JDBC driver does not support
this method
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the parameter named
     * <code>parameterName</code> to be of JDBC type
     * {@code sqlType}.  All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * <p>
     * The JDBC type specified by {@code sqlType} for an OUT
     * parameter determines the Java type that must be used
     * in the {@code get} method to read the value of that parameter.
     * <p>
     * This version of {@code  registerOutParameter} should be
     * used when the parameter is of JDBC type {@code JDBCType.NUMERIC}
     * or {@code JDBCType.DECIMAL}.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     * @param scale the desired number of digits to the right of the
     * decimal point.  It must be greater than or equal to zero.
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * or if the JDBC driver does not support
     * this method
     * @since 1.8
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     */
    default void registerOutParameter(String parameterName, SQLType sqlType,
            int scale) throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }

    Registers the designated output parameter. This version of the method  registerOutParameter should be used for a user-named or REF output parameter. Examples of user-named types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and named array types. 
All OUT parameters must be registered
before a stored procedure is executed.

For a user-named parameter the fully-qualified SQL
type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF
parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
however, applications should always provide these values for
user-named and REF parameters.
Although it is intended for user-named and REF parameters,
this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
If the parameter does not have a user-named or REF type, the
typeName parameter is ignored.
Note: When reading the value of an out parameter, you must use the getXXX method whose Java type XXX corresponds to the parameter's registered SQL type. 
 The default implementation will throw SQLFeatureNotSupportedException 
Params: parameterName – the name of the parameter
sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by SQLType to use to register the OUT Parameter.
typeName – the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
Throws: SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed CallableStatement
SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if
the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
or if the JDBC driver does not support this method
See Also: JDBCType
SQLType
Since: 1.8/**
     * Registers the designated output parameter.  This version of
     * the method {@code  registerOutParameter}
     * should be used for a user-named or REF output parameter.  Examples
     * of user-named types include: STRUCT, DISTINCT, JAVA_OBJECT, and
     * named array types.
     *<p>
     * All OUT parameters must be registered
     * before a stored procedure is executed.
     * </p>
     * For a user-named parameter the fully-qualified SQL
     * type name of the parameter should also be given, while a REF
     * parameter requires that the fully-qualified type name of the
     * referenced type be given.  A JDBC driver that does not need the
     * type code and type name information may ignore it.   To be portable,
     * however, applications should always provide these values for
     * user-named and REF parameters.
     *
     * Although it is intended for user-named and REF parameters,
     * this method may be used to register a parameter of any JDBC type.
     * If the parameter does not have a user-named or REF type, the
     * typeName parameter is ignored.
     *
     * <P><B>Note:</B> When reading the value of an out parameter, you
     * must use the {@code getXXX} method whose Java type XXX corresponds to the
     * parameter's registered SQL type.
     *<P>
     * The default implementation will throw {@code SQLFeatureNotSupportedException}
     *
     * @param parameterName the name of the parameter
     * @param sqlType the JDBC type code defined by {@code SQLType} to use to
     * register the OUT Parameter.
     * @param typeName the fully-qualified name of an SQL structured type
     * @exception SQLException if parameterName does not correspond to a named
     * parameter; if a database access error occurs or
     * this method is called on a closed {@code CallableStatement}
     * @exception SQLFeatureNotSupportedException if
     * the JDBC driver does not support the specified sqlType
     * or if the JDBC driver does not support this method
     * @see JDBCType
     * @see SQLType
     * @since 1.8
     */
    default void registerOutParameter (String parameterName, SQLType sqlType,
            String typeName) throws SQLException {
        throw new SQLFeatureNotSupportedException("registerOutParameter not implemented");
    }
}
Params:	parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by `java.sql.Types`. If the parameter is of JDBC type `NUMERIC` or `DECIMAL`, the version of `registerOutParameter` that accepts a scale value should be used.
Throws:	SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed `CallableStatement` SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if `sqlType` is a `ARRAY`, `BLOB`, `CLOB`, `DATALINK`, `JAVA_OBJECT`, `NCHAR`, `NCLOB`, `NVARCHAR`, `LONGNVARCHAR`, `REF`, `ROWID`, `SQLXML` or `STRUCT` data type and the JDBC driver does not support this data type
See Also:	Types
Throws:	SQLException – if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed `CallableStatement`
Returns:	`true` if the last parameter read was SQL `NULL`; `false` otherwise
Params:	parameterName – the name of the parameter sqlType – the JDBC type code defined by `java.sql.Types`. If the parameter is of JDBC type `NUMERIC` or `DECIMAL`, the version of `registerOutParameter` that accepts a scale value should be used.
Throws:	SQLException – if parameterName does not correspond to a named parameter; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed `CallableStatement` SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if `sqlType` is a `ARRAY`, `BLOB`, `CLOB`, `DATALINK`, `JAVA_OBJECT`, `NCHAR`, `NCLOB`, `NVARCHAR`, `LONGNVARCHAR`, `REF`, `ROWID`, `SQLXML` or `STRUCT` data type and the JDBC driver does not support this data type or if the JDBC driver does not support this method
See Also:	Types
Since:	1.4
Params:	parameterIndex – index of the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, ...
Throws:	SQLException – if the parameterIndex is not valid; if a database access error occurs or this method is called on a closed `CallableStatement` SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Returns:	a `SQLXML` object that maps an `SQL XML` value
Since:	1.6
Params:	parameterIndex – the first parameter is 1, the second is 2, and so on type – Class representing the Java data type to convert the designated parameter to.
Type parameters:	<T> – the type of the class modeled by this Class object
Throws:	SQLException – if conversion is not supported, type is null or another error occurs. The getCause() method of the exception may provide a more detailed exception, for example, if a conversion error occurs SQLFeatureNotSupportedException – if the JDBC driver does not support this method
Returns:	an instance of `type` holding the OUT parameter value
Since:	1.7
/

java/ 11/ java.sql/java/sql/CallableStatement.java
